Q. Who do you play in Boeing Boeing? What is your character like?
A. I play the part of Robert Lambert. I played a part like this before so he's very relatable to me. I did Don't Dress for Dinner (also by Marc Camoletti, and my character's name coincidentally was Robert). He's a lot of things really. One way to describe him is like a sitting duck, getting caught in the middle when he doesn't want to be. The best way however is to think of him as (for FRAISER fans) Niles Crane-ish.
Q. Without giving too much away, what is your favorite scene in the show?
A. There are quite of few, for me at least. And this is really vague, but in the middle of the second act when all the chaos begins. Because then I think the audience's ride begins.
Q. What is your favorite line from the show?
A. I hope I'm not copping out here, but there are so many great ones. But "It's not impossible" sticks out. I'll let audiences figure out why.
Q. Why do you think audiences enjoy farces so much?
A. It's one of the styles of comedy that still holds up. Look at the movies of the Marx Brothers. I find myself laughing out loud EVERY time I see it (Night At the Opera I have seen dozens). The same with A Fish Called Wanda. The running around, the physical comedy, all of it. There's also a rush that the audience can get caught up in while they watch.
Q. Boeing Boeing was first performed in London in 1962. What will an audience get out of it now?
A. Comedy is comedy. Like I said before, this style is timeless. I mentioned Fraiser before, I know people who still laugh at that and how long ago did that go off. Or to go even further back, look at a show like Three's Company. Sure watching it now it might seem very dated, but (as I mentioned) it's that fast paced, fear of disaster and slapstick that never seems to age.
Q. If you could sum up this show in one word, what would it be?
A. Chaotic (but in a good way).
Q. Do you have any projects coming up after Boeing Boeing?
A. I took a three week hiatus from my regular Saturday night gig for Boeing Boeing. I perform with the Cupid Players every Saturday (as I've done for the past 13 years) in Cupid Has A Heart On, so I'll jump right back into that. I also am a co-host/producer of Sunday Morning Stories at Second City. I've got a few projects (unnamed presently) that are in the early planning stages. So I'll be a little busy.
Q. What would you like to see 906 Theatre Company do next?
A. Does this mean I'm in? That I'm coming back? But seriously, good question. I'm not sure. However, some thoughts are maybe God Of Carnage, maybe. Also, and this is just me, I've been on Agatha Christie kick lately (Poirot mostly) so maybe one of her plays. I mean who doesn't like a good mystery?
A. I play the part of Robert Lambert. I played a part like this before so he's very relatable to me. I did Don't Dress for Dinner (also by Marc Camoletti, and my character's name coincidentally was Robert). He's a lot of things really. One way to describe him is like a sitting duck, getting caught in the middle when he doesn't want to be. The best way however is to think of him as (for FRAISER fans) Niles Crane-ish.
Q. Without giving too much away, what is your favorite scene in the show?
A. There are quite of few, for me at least. And this is really vague, but in the middle of the second act when all the chaos begins. Because then I think the audience's ride begins.
Q. What is your favorite line from the show?
A. I hope I'm not copping out here, but there are so many great ones. But "It's not impossible" sticks out. I'll let audiences figure out why.
Q. Why do you think audiences enjoy farces so much?
A. It's one of the styles of comedy that still holds up. Look at the movies of the Marx Brothers. I find myself laughing out loud EVERY time I see it (Night At the Opera I have seen dozens). The same with A Fish Called Wanda. The running around, the physical comedy, all of it. There's also a rush that the audience can get caught up in while they watch.
Q. Boeing Boeing was first performed in London in 1962. What will an audience get out of it now?
A. Comedy is comedy. Like I said before, this style is timeless. I mentioned Fraiser before, I know people who still laugh at that and how long ago did that go off. Or to go even further back, look at a show like Three's Company. Sure watching it now it might seem very dated, but (as I mentioned) it's that fast paced, fear of disaster and slapstick that never seems to age.
Q. If you could sum up this show in one word, what would it be?
A. Chaotic (but in a good way).
Q. Do you have any projects coming up after Boeing Boeing?
A. I took a three week hiatus from my regular Saturday night gig for Boeing Boeing. I perform with the Cupid Players every Saturday (as I've done for the past 13 years) in Cupid Has A Heart On, so I'll jump right back into that. I also am a co-host/producer of Sunday Morning Stories at Second City. I've got a few projects (unnamed presently) that are in the early planning stages. So I'll be a little busy.
Q. What would you like to see 906 Theatre Company do next?
A. Does this mean I'm in? That I'm coming back? But seriously, good question. I'm not sure. However, some thoughts are maybe God Of Carnage, maybe. Also, and this is just me, I've been on Agatha Christie kick lately (Poirot mostly) so maybe one of her plays. I mean who doesn't like a good mystery?